Welcome to the Milborne Benefice
in the Bruton and Cary Deanery in the Diocese of Bath and Wells.
Email: milborneportchurch@gmail.com
Administrator: Helen Solomon 01963 250248
We are a Benefice of 8 churches in 5 parishes. Please see Our Churches for more information.
Services for the coming week
Wednesday 14 January
Saturday 17 January
Sunday 18 January 2nd Sunday of Epiphany
1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42
Tuesday 20 January
Forthcoming Events
Saturday 24 January 12:00 pm
Saturday 31 January 10:30 am
Saturday 14 March 10:00 am
Sunday 19 April 6:30 pm
Our Team
A list of priests and lay people who have particular jobs, together with their contact details
Safeguarding
We follow the guidelines set down by the Church of England. The Benefice safeguarding officer is Mrs Nicki Edwards
Events
24 Jan Deadline for Parish Magazine entries
All entries for the February 2026 issue of the magazine to the editor please by Saturday 24th January at 12 noon latest. Editor’s email :
Rectory Letters
A Letter from Rev Rona January 2026
Welcome to 2026! As we step into a new year, I pray that God’s grace, peace, and joy will surround you and those you love. This year has been set aside across our diocese as a Year of Prayer—a wonderful opportunity to ..
Photo Gallery
St John's Church Fete 2025
St John's Church Fete was held on the 19th July 2025 on a warm, dry, somewhat cloudy day. Attendance was greater than the last few years when the weather was wet and windy. One innovation this year was a live band 'One for the Road' who provided the entertainment. The fete was opened by Wayne Pullen who also provided sausages and burgers for the barbecue. It raised about £2,500 gross.
Our Churches
There are eight churches in six parishes in our benefice, located close to the Somerset/Dorset border.
News
Christmas joy for all people – by Bishop Michael
We fear that we live in a world of increasing polarisation. Conflicts between and within nations play their part. The amplification of division and hostility by social media algorithms doesn’t help. Culture wars exacerbate matters further. ..
Parish Giving
If you would like an easy new way to give money to your parish, have a look at this new scheme that is now available for all to use.
